British & Irish Lions

Courtney Lawes keen to take on New Zealand

British and Irish Lions lock Courtney Lawes is confident of a strong performance in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, if he gets an opportunity.
28 June 2017

Warburton can add intensity to Lions - Jerome Kaino

New Zealand back-row Jerome Kaino stated that British and Irish Lions skipper Sam Warburton can bring a "huge lift of intensity" to the visitors, if he is named in the starting line-up.
28 June 2017

Adam Jones prefers start for both Jones and Itoje against New Zealand

Former Wales international Adam Jones insists that he would prefer playing both Alun Wyn Jones and Maro Itoje over George Kruis for the second Test against New Zealand starting on Saturday in Wellington.
28 June 2017

Hurricanes v British and Irish Lions - Analysis and Player Ratings

Hurricanes made an incredible comeback to score two tries in the final quarter to seal a 31-31 draw against British and Irish Lions in the tour game at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. Here is the analysis on the game and the player rankings.
27 June 2017

Hurricanes come from behind to draw against Lions

Super Rugby champions Hurricanes made an incredible comeback scoring two tries in the final quarter to go on to the level the tour game against British and Irish Lions 31-31 at Westpac Stadium on Tuesday.
27 June 2017

All Blacks never intend to injure someone intentionally - Jerome Kaino

Gatland wanted clampdown on New Zealand's 'dangerous' play after he slammed the home side of falling blindly on Conor Murray's standing leg whenever the Ireland international launched a kick in the box.
27 June 2017

New Zealand newspaper mocks Warren Gatland for second time

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has been caricatured for the second time in seven months by New Zealand Herald after his recent accusations on New Zealand following the first Test in Auckland.
27 June 2017

Jared Payne to miss Hurricanes clash due to headache

Ireland international Jared Payne has been withdrawn from Tuesday's tour game against Super Rugby champions Hurricanes due to a headache.
27 June 2017

Why Eddie Jones has a watchful eye on the British and Irish Lions

The England squad that has just toured Argentina will be either at home resting or away enjoying their holidays
26 June 2017

British and Irish Lions v Hurricanes - Preview

As British and Irish Lions gear up to face Super Rugby champions Hurricanes in the upcoming tour game in Wellington on Tuesday, we take a look at few of the key points leading to the encounter.
26 June 2017

Steve Hansen slams accusations from Lions boss Warren Gatland

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has criticised British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland for his accusations on the All Blacks side following the first Test in Auckland.
26 June 2017

Jonathan Davies confident of Lions bouncing back after Auckland defeat

Wales centre Jonathan Davies believes British and Irish Lions can bounce back after their demoralising defeat to New Zealand in the first Test at Eden Park on Saturday.
26 June 2017

Jonathan Joseph ready to move to wing if needed

England international Jonathan Joseph insisted that he is ready to move to wing, if the situation demands for him to make it to Test squad against New Zealand.
26 June 2017

Warren Gatland wants clampdown on New Zealand's 'dangerous' play

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has slammed the New Zealand players of deliberately targeting Conor Murray's standing leg during the recently concluded first Test at Eden Park on Saturday.
26 June 2017

Rory Best to lead Lions for tour game against Hurricanes

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named Ireland international Rory Best as captain for the upcoming tour game against Hurricanes on Tuesday in Wellington.
25 June 2017

All Blacks overcome Lions 30-15 in Eden Park after Ioane's double in second-half

Rieko Ioane's double in the second-half helped the All Blacks to overcome the British and Irish Lions challenge at Eden Park to score a 30-15 victory on Saturday.
24 June 2017

Tracking the Lions: Will Greenwood meets Haskell, Seymour & Tipuric

In Episode three of Land Rover's 'Tracking the Lions' series, James Haskell, Justin Tipuric and Tommy Seymour are enjoying some down time away from training and time on the rugby field, to get to know the country they are touring.
23 June 2017

Clashes that will matter in first Test in Auckland

The first Test between New Zealand and British Irish Lions is about to get underway at Eden Park on Saturday and we take a look at few of the key individual battles that might be decisive during the encounter.
23 June 2017

Rob Howley plays down John Spencer incident

British and Irish Lions assistant coach Rob Howley has played down the "unsavoury" incident involving tour manager John Spencer in a Auckland restaurant on Thursday.
23 June 2017

Gatland should stop applying pressure on referee - Steve Hansen

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has critcised British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland for exerting pressure on referee Jaco Peyper ahead of the first Test between the two teams at Eden Park on Saturday.
23 June 2017